Alabama Site Plans & Permitting
Site Plans
and Site improvement Plans
for alabama permits
Need a site plan for your building permit in Alabama? Most cities and counties won't approve your project without one. AQA Engineering prepares clear, permit-ready site plans, site improvement plans, and grading and drainage plans for homeowners, builders, and businesses.
We handle the drawings so your permit moves forward without delays.
- Alabama Licensed P.E.
- ADEM Compliant
- Fast, Fixed Price Quotes
- Alabama Licensed P.E
- ADEM Complaint
- Fast & Reliable Service
Our Services
Site Plan Services in Alabama
Whether you're building a home, adding a pool, or developing a commercial property, your city or county will likely ask for a site plan. We make that process simple from start to finish.
Site Plans, plot plans & Site Improvement Plans
Need a site plan or plot plan for your building permit? We prepare permit-ready plans for new homes, additions, pools, fences, and commercial buildings. From a simple plot plan of your lot to a full site improvement plan with driveways, parking, and utilities, we show everything your permit office needs to see. Plans are stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer when your permit requires it.
Erosion Control & Grading Plans
Any time you clear or grade land, Alabama requires a plan to keep dirt and mud from washing off your site. We prepare erosion control and grading plans that meet state and city rules so your project doesn't get shut down.
Drainage Plans & Hydrology Reports
Adding a building, driveway, or parking lot changes where rainwater goes. Our grading and drainage plans make sure your property drains properly and won't flood you or your neighbors.
Permits & made simple
Do You Need a Permit to Build in Alabama?
It depends on how much land you're disturbing and where your property is. Large projects need state approval. Your city may require a permit even for smaller ones. We'll tell you exactly what applies to your site.
Project Size
Who Approves it
What You'll Need
1 acre or more
ADEM (Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management)
A state stormwater permit and an erosion control plan. We prepare the plan and help with the filing.
under 1 acre
your city or county
Many cities still require a site plan or grading permit for smaller projects. We check your city's rules and prepare what's needed.
Don't See Your City? We cover all of Alabama!
Site Plans Across Alabama
- Birmingham Civil Engineering:
Birmingham and Jefferson County often require erosion control and stormwater plans, even for smaller commercial projects. We prepare Birmingham site plans that meet local requirements the first time.
- Montgomery Site Planning:
Montgomery requires a grading permit for many projects involving digging, filling, or reshaping land. We handle the site plan and grading plan so your permit moves forward.
- Mobile Land Disturbance:
Mobile uses a tiered permit system based on project size. We’ll figure out which one applies to you and prepare the right site plan for your property.
- Huntsville Grading & Drainage:
Huntsville has strict rules about how much rainwater can leave a developed property. Our Huntsville site plans include the grading and drainage design the city needs to approve your project.
- Tuscaloosa Watershed Permits:
Properties near Lake Tuscaloosa, Lake Nicol, and Harris Lake have extra protection rules. We prepare Tuscaloosa site plans that account for these lake and watershed requirements.
Our Process
How to Get your Site plan in 4 easy steps
01
Free Quote & Site Review:
Send us your property address and tell us what you're building. We'll check what your city or county requires and send a fixed-price quote.
02
We Design Your Site Plan:
Our licensed engineer prepares your site plan, along with any grading, drainage, or erosion control plans your permit needs.
03
Permit Package Prepared:
We put together your complete permit package, digital or printed, ready to submit to your city, county, or the state.
04
Ready to Build:
Once your permit is approved, you have an engineer-stamped site plan ready for your builder to start construction.
Get Your Project Moving
get Your Alabama Site Plan quote
Need a site plan for a building permit, new home, or commercial project? Tell us about your property and we’ll send you a fast, fixed-price quote.